Welcome to the High School Transition Program!

We know that the transition from Primary to High School needs to start before dancers actually start Year 7, so that they're prepped and ready to take on the new chapter in their schooling lives. We believe that it's super important to maintain social activities, exercise AND education throughout each dancer's journey - so we're making it extra easy!

WHY Dancing into High School is Important

It's super easy to get caught in the mindset of "More Schoolwork = Less/No Activities" - but this couldn't be further from the truth.

We know that kids who prioritise a balance in their lives (social time, exercise time AND educational time) are most likely to thrive their way through High School.

Physical Health

Weekly dance classes keep kids physically fit, improving flexibility, strength, and overall health.

Mental Health

Dance provides a fun outlet to manage stress and support mental well-being in a supportive social environment.

Social Scene

Dance fosters a sense of belonging, teamwork, and creates a circle of friends outside of the school walls.

Confidence & Self Expression

Dancing in a safe space helps students gain confidence and discover their unique voice.

What we're doing to make it easier

In order to make Progress a safe space for dancers to transition into high school smoothly and with as little stress as possible!

Later Class Times ⏰

Later classes allow dancers time to get homework done, adequately rest their growing bodies and get used to the later timetable of our Senior cohort.

Independence 🙋‍♀️

Dancers are welcome to hang out at the studio before starting their classes - but this will be under looser and less guided supervision, and they're encouraged to figure out the changing, eating, homework etc. logistics on their own!

Homework-Friendly Hangout Space 📚

We're letting go of our office and overhauling it into a 'Study-Zone' from 3:30pm-5pm on Preteen class nights exclusively for the use of Year 6-8 students to get their work done.

Open Communication 🗣️

Keeping a thread of communication constantly between our team, our dancers and your family, ensuring that no dancer who might be struggling with school stress slips through the cracks!